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Popular, well-rated games with a strong competence score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Cogmind
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, tactical combat, and strategic decision making.
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+5.0
CRUEL
The game demands precision aiming, quick reflexes, and mastery of mechanics like parrying and resource management.
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+5.0
Paquerette Down the Bunburrows
The game offers challenging puzzles that require skill, logical thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+5.0
Sledders
High skill ceiling with challenging controls and physics; players report learning curve and mastery satisfaction.
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+5.0
VIVIDLOPE
The game features a high skill ceiling with challenging levels, requiring mastery of mechanics, enemy patterns, and…
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+5.0
Zoombinis
The game provides challenging logic puzzles that increase in difficulty, requiring skill and problem solving.
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+5.0
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
The game offers deep strategic complexity, requiring skillful management of dice rolls, health resources, and…
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+5.0
OTXO
High skill ceiling with fast-paced, challenging combat requiring quick reflexes and strategic use of abilities.
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+5.0
14 Minesweeper Variants 2
High skill and logical reasoning required; puzzles are challenging and require mastery of complex rules and patterns.
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+5.0
A=B
The game challenges players with complex programming puzzles requiring skill, logical thinking, and optimization.
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+5.0
Annalynn
High skill ceiling with challenging enemy AI and level design; mastery and score improvement are key motivators.
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+5.0
Assault Android Cactus+
The game features challenging bullet hell style gameplay with skill-based scoring, combo chains, and difficult bosses…
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+5.0
EXAPUNKS
The game challenges players with complex programming puzzles requiring skill, optimization, and problem-solving…
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+5.0
Fingerdance
The game demands high skill in finger independence, coordination, and precision, with a steep difficulty curve and…
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+5.0
Furi
High skill ceiling with challenging boss fights requiring precise timing, pattern recognition, and reaction.
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+5.0
Jamestown
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful dodging and mastery of mechanics, especially on…
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+5.0
Jump King
The game demands mastery of precise timing and skillful jumps with clear feedback on success or failure.
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+5.0
KILL KNIGHT
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics, requiring mastery of complex combat systems and resource management.
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+5.0
Recursed
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful reasoning, planning, and execution to solve intricate puzzles.
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+5.0
SPY-der PIG
The game is described as difficult with a steep learning curve, rewarding skill improvement and mastery of…
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+5.0
Valorant
High skill ceiling with precise gunplay, recoil control, map knowledge, and ability usage; players report rewarding…
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+5.0
東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
The game demands skillful dodging, pattern memorization, and precise execution, with challenging bullet patterns and a…
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+5.0
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
High skill ceiling with steep learning curve; players improve through mastering maps, operators, and team coordination.
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+5.0
Bleed
The game demands high skill, precise timing, and mastery of complex mechanics, rewarding players who overcome…
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